How dare you invite me to share in your joy when you know I am filled with contempt for your happiness.

Heather Seggel tells us a very funny sad Christmas story, which involves flea bites on top of hives.

Erika Price on her conflicted relationship with reading Dan Savage.

Sheetal Lodhia is nostalgic for the tomboy girls of '90s hip-hop.

Mrs. Dalloway, still buying the flowers.

Niesha Davis talks about blackness and self-identity and a little bit about Clueless.

The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

Ranking actresses in male drag because we can.

Laura Passin on the comfort and joy that Sir David Attenborough has provided her through the worst of times.

If you were offended, I apologize. But how can I know?

Jess Zimmerman has some good excuses for missing work.

Eboni Booth on her childhood dreams of the suburbs.

Remembering the effects of Joshua Harris, homeschool hero.

Nicole and Ruth Curry discuss Rebecca Brown's "The Terrible Girls," which they both liked very much.

In honor of the season, Misandrist Christmas Carols.